IL DANTE
760 OCEAN DR, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 305-904-6229
Last inspected May 15, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided person in charge with cleanup procedures via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019023163 | Apr 3, 2019 | Jun 7, 2019 | $560 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (50F - Cold Holding) at front counter on top of reach in cooler, as per employee for approximately 30 minutes prior.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed ham and cheese croissant at front counter no time mark, as per employee for approximately 3 hours prior.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed time as a public health control written procedures incomplete.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front counter.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed HWS water draining on floor at kitchen by 3 compartment sink.
May 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (50F - Cold Holding) at front counter on top of reach in cooler, as per employee for approximately 30 minutes prior.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed ham and cheese croissant at front counter no time mark, as per employee for approximately 3 hours prior.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cups inside HWS at front counter.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed time as a public health control written procedures incomplete.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front counter.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven handle by kitchen HWS.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed HWS water draining on floor at kitchen by 3 compartment sink.
Sep 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce stored inside thank you bag inside reach in cooler at kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw smoked salmon stored over butter at reach in cooler at front counter.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham and cheese croissant (72F - Cold Holding) at front counter display, as per manager for approximately 2 hours prior and no more than 4 hours. Advised manager to utilize time as a public health control.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cups inside HWS at kitchen. Observed coffee residue inside HWS at front counter.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment serving smoked salmon and fried eggs with no consumer advisory posted. Provided to manager and posted at dining area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee water bottle on top of reach in cooler at front counter.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair at kitchen entrance.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed by front counter station.
Stored food not covered. Observed fruits inside reach in freezer at kitchen not covered.
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler by front counter.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Oct 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in cooler.
Jul 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handsink block with trash can in front of it.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in cooler.
May 28, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Jennifer and Juan hired for more than 60 days with no food handlers training.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing at light near bathroom.
Mar 13, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Jennifer and Juan hired for more than 60 days with no food handlers training.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing at light near bathroom.
Feb 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine at front counter with a sanitizing temperature of 117F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink with red bucket inside. Bucket was removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed Veronica not having proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Jennifer and Juan hired for more than 60 days with no food handlers training.
No soap provided at handwash sink at back kitchen area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while preparing bagel.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engage in food preparation with no hair restraint.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach-in freezer used for ice cream.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing at light near bathroom.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at front counter.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach-in interior soiled with accumulated food debris.
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored over silk milk and box of dessert at reach-in unit near entrance to front counter.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed empanadas (66F - Cold Holding) of ham and cheese and spinach at front counter. As per staff, 5 hours. Stop sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed empanadas (66F - Cold Holding) of ham and cheese and spinach at front counter. As per staff, 5 hours. Stop sale issued.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided person in charge with cleanup procedures via email.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside hand washing sink at kitchen.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided person in charge with employee reporting responsibilities agreement, staff started signing form during inspection.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas at kitchen area.
Ceiling tile missing near three compartment sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic containers not stored inverted at ware washing area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed posted license from October 1, 2023.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engage in food preparation with no hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic Gatorade bottles at kitchen area.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided person in charge with choking poster via email.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in glass holding unit at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket of chest reach-in freezer soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single service cups stored on floor at kitchen area.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.